The National tribune., 1887-04-07
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
The News from All Parts Of the
World.


during the last month. Great excitement has
been created Ina France by Germanys expelling
from the Rechstag a member from Alsace-
Lorraine and forcing him over the frontier
into France This plucky member intends TO
return 10 Berlin through Belgium and demand
his seat.-There are numerous reports in the
London papers from Vienna and from Rome
showing unusual activity among diplomats
Austria is continuing TO arm. The vote IN
France in favor of the supplemental funds
asked for by the Government for the army
shows the state of feeling there. The expul-
sion Of the member from the Reichstag across
the Franco German frontier is considered as an
act looking toward a series Of similar acts TO
irritate and provoke France. Belgium and
Germany have agreed on police measures for
mutual supervision of socialists and anarchists,
without international form.-Russia opposes
she settlement Of the Bulgarian question with
out the retreat of the regency. which has there
fore, concluded defensive alliance with Servia
90 maintain the status quo.-Three persons
who were concerned in the attempt 10 assassi-
nate the Gar by means Of bombs, in 81. Peters
burg, on March l3, were hanged Thursday
mOrning.-At Madrid, during the sitting of
the Spanish Chamber of Deputies, parchment
case containing gunpowder, within which was
q metallic cartridge with fuse attached, was
found in tho doorway of the Presidents bureau.
Later in the evening petard was exploded in
the vestbule adjoining the Office of the Min
istry of Finance. Windows were broken by
the conclusion. Nobody was injured, but the
two events have caused much alarm. -Presi-
dent Diaz, in his message 10 the Mexican Con-
Rress saws: with the United States there is
no question pending which is likely 10 disturb
the existing good understanding" Allusion
rs made 20 the corporation OF Mexican and
American troops IN the war against the Apache
Indians as an occasion for increasing The
os,1 onVlfolffN- xrbiph chopld nrauail
without.
INDUSTRIAL.
The number Of new industries started in the
Southern States during the first three months
Of 1887 aggregate 926 with capital of $si.940,-
900. There were also no railroad companies
and "a street-railroad companies Organized
A New York paper having stated that boy
colt had been placed by the Knights of Labor
District Assemblies upon the New York Sun,
Typographical Union No. adopted resolutions
denouncing any such attempt 10 muzzle the
press, and declaring for the expression of hon
est opinion of the press upon all matters touch
Ing the public weiare.-The Bureau of La
Dor has ~ Special Agents i'm the field. inVesti-
eating strikes and lockouts from 1881 TO 1856,
Inclusive. The Agents arc also inquiring into
the condition of workingmen in cities, and the
cost of production and distribution of staple
articles.-AU Chicago the $500 carpenters
owners throughout the city and suburbs ceased
work on Monday. and building operations win
be suspended indefinitely. The men demand
eight hours day and an increase Of wages.
The carpenters are well organized; scarcely
800 OF their trade in the County arc outside
their ranks.
ABOUT PEOPLE.
Ex-secrotary Manning, who is in England, is
mot seriously i'll. he has been staying at Meri-
dale Hail. BournemOuth, since last Sunday.
He il suffering from heart complaint, but his
malady is not serious enough 10 prevent him
from driving out daily.-At La Crosse, Wis,
Mrs Angus Cameron, wife of ex-United States
Senator Cameron, attempted TO drown herself.
She was seen by two men wandering toward
the river. The men followed her, but she man
aged TO elude them and plunged into the stream.
Search was made along the stream, and her
half frozen body was found and taken from the
water. She was taken TO the international Ho-
Del and was restored TO consciousness She was
resting quietly at a late hour She is suffering
from mental aberratiOn.-lt is stated that
James q. Blaine has completed his arrange
ments for EurOgean tour that will keep him
absent until after the meeting Of the next Ma
tiOnal Republican COnvention.-John Van
syckle of Peapack, N. j., claims 10 be lO7 years
old. The other day he walked over to Schoo-
ley's Mountain. distance Of three or four
miles, and in the tavern. enlivened by two OF
three horns Of applejack, danced a jig in good
style--H. III. Hunnewell, wealthy citizen
of Wellesley Mass, has presented the town
with a fine hall and a park of 10 acres and
public library with 6,000 volumes. The esti-
mated value OF the gift is 250.O00.-Mrs.
Bogert, widow Of J. X. Bogert late Postmaster
and editor of the Wikes-Barre Pa Euening
Leader, has been appointed POstmistress of that
city.
OBITUARY,
John g. SAKE, the well-known poet died last
week at an advanced age. He had for some
years suffered mental infrmity and lived in
entire seclusiOn. He was the author of many
popular humorous and satirical poems.-Gen
Ripley, who was In the United States Army
before the war; espoused the Southern cause
and commanded the Confederate artillery dur
Ing the commandment of Fort Sumter, died in
Charleston, 3. C., last week AT the funeral on
Sunday the church and the streets in the
vicinity were crowded with friends Of the dead
soldier. After the burial the grave was covered
with gray moss on which magnificent floral
tributes were arranged. Municipal flags and
flags on public and private buildings aud on
shipping were displayed all day at haf-mast
bells were tolled, and every possible mark of
respect was shown the deceased.
GRIMES AND CASUALTIES
Geo. K. Sistare & Son, the New York Broad
street brokers, have been notified that their
Detroit agent Alex. NJ. Stanton, had left for
parts unknown. An accountant has been sent
10 Detroit, and Is now examining the books of
Mr. Stanton. From all indications IL seems
there is o shortage OF $50,00O.-Silas Mckee
was arrested by Special Agent RoOme Of the
Pension Office, March 80, at Sandy Ford, Va
aud lodged IN jail az Lynchburg, Va. ii is al
legged that Mckee peTsOuated an old pensioner
Of the war Of 1912, and by means of false swear
ing endcayOred 10 obtain his pension money.
Mckee was held by the IT, s. Commissioner in
bond Of $1,000 10 await the action of the grand
jury At Charlottesville, Va, III. H George,
retired merchant Of large means committed
suicide. he took a shotgun into the wood
house and shot himself in the head, the charge
entering under the chin and coming out back
OF the left ear. He died in half an hour He
was for years one of the best known merchants
OF this place, aud accumulated a large property,
At Coushatta, La, Saturday. a shooting
afray took place between A. e. Brown aud Nj.
A. COckerham, son-in-law of ]. Henry Scheen,
IN the latters store. Scheen was killed, where.
upon his son seized shotgun and killed Brown.
in Chicago, Saturday Herman Knauf shot
and seriously wounded his sweetheart, Lizzie
Zinke, aud then shot himself fatally.-Dr.
Charles Briul, prominent physician of Avoca.
Wis., has been arrested on the charge of poison
ing his wife.
MISCELLANEOUS
Az Monterey, CAL, April q the Hotel Del
Monte was discovered on fire shortly before
midnight Everything was done TO save It.
but without success. The magnificent hotel
and contents are a total wreck There were
nearly 300 guests IN the hotel, mostly Eastern